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1. Iran claims that the seizure of the "Maersk Tigris" in the Strait of Hormuz was related to an unpaid debt. [http:--www.nbcnews.com-news-world-iran-says-seizure-cargo-ship-maersk-tigris-tied-debt-n351246 (NBC News)]The United States Navy says it will accompany American-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz. [http:--abcnews.go.com-Politics-wireStory-us-navy-ships-accompany-us-flagged-ships-gulf-30707791 (AP via ABC News)]date=August 2019 The United States Navy says it will accompany American-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz. [http:--abcnews.go.com-Politics-wireStory-us-navy-ships-accompany-us-flagged-ships-gulf-30707791 (AP via ABC News)]date=August 2019
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2. Iran claims that the seizure of the "Maersk Tigris" in the Strait of Hormuz was related to an unpaid debt.
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